STEM Cell Vienna | Esthetical Surgery
As we age, the face gradually loses volume, leading to hollow areas, wrinkles, and a tired appearance. Facial lipofilling restores these natural contours using your own fat tissue, providing long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation while supporting healthier, more youthful skin.
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Our Lipofilling Concept is grounded in scientific research and clinical expertise led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rafael Loucas, together with Dr. Marios Loucas and the Regensburg Research Group. Their work focuses on breast lipofilling, facial rejuvenation, cell-enriched lipotransfer, CELT/CELTPLUS fat processing protocols, the stromal vascular fraction, and the histological quality of processed adipose tissue.
Who Can Benefit from Facial Lipofilling?
Patients with age-related volume loss Individuals with hollow facial features Those seeking natural rejuvenation Patients wanting subtle facial enhancement People looking for long-lasting results Anyone preferring autologous fat transfer
Facial Lipofilling is an advanced regenerative procedure that restores lost facial volume using the patient’s own fat tissue. Carefully harvested, purified, and strategically reinjected into selected facial areas, the transferred fat helps recreate natural contours while supporting skin quality through its regenerative cellular components.
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Unlike synthetic fillers, facial lipofilling uses autologous tissue, making it a natural option for patients seeking subtle, long-lasting facial rejuvenation. The procedure is individually planned to preserve facial harmony and enhance each patient’s unique features without creating an overfilled or artificial appearance.
A personalized evaluation identifies areas that can benefit from volume restoration.
Fat is gently collected from carefully selected donor areas using advanced liposuction techniques.
The harvested fat is purified to isolate healthy, high-quality fat tissue suitable for reinjection.
Purified fat is carefully injected into selected facial areas to restore natural contours.
The transferred fat integrates with the surrounding tissue, helping restore volume while supporting skin quality and a naturally refreshed appearance.
 1. Advancements in Breast Lipofilling: A 12-Year Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Patient Satisfaction and Complication Rates across Fat Preparation Methods. Rafael Loucas, Marios Loucas et al., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, online 19. Juni 2026, DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000013135. (PubMed)
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 2. Breast Lipofilling with Autologous Fat Grafting: A Comprehensive Guide to the Breast Lipofilling Using CELT and CELTPLUS Fat Processing Techniques. Rafael Loucas, Sally Kempa, Lukas Prantl. In: Essentials of Fat Grafting, Springer, Mai 2026, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-01711-6_39. (ResearchGate)
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 3. Level 1: CELT and CELTPLUS Protocols: A Standard Evidence-Based Guide for Fat Grafting. Lukas Prantl, Andreas Eigenberger, Sally Kempa, Konstantin Frank, Eva Brix, Rafael Loucas et al. In: Essentials of Fat Grafting, Springer 2026. (Springer)
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 4. CELTPLUS Fat Increases the Metabolic Activity as Well as the SVF-Yield Significantly When Compared to CELT Fat, Even After Cryopreservation with DMSO. Schimanski, Prantl, Eigenberger, Felthaus, Rafael Loucas et al., Cells, 2025, DOI: 10.3390/cells14161270. (PubMed)
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 5. Histological and Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Mechanically Processed Adipose Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Schimanski, Rafael Loucas, Marios Loucas et al., Cells, 2025, DOI: 10.3390/cells14211664. (MDPI)
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 6. Histology and Immunohistochemistry of Adipose Tissue: A Scoping Review on Staining Methods and Their Informative Value. Schimanski, Rafael Loucas, Marios Loucas et al., Cells, 2025; PubMed PMID 40558526. (PubMed)
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 7. Facial Rejuvenation with Concentrated Lipograft – A 12 Month Follow-Up Study. Prantl, Brix, Kempa et al., Cells, 2021, DOI: 10.3390/cells10030594. (ResearchGate)
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 8. Autologous fat grafting for breast reconstruction after breast cancer: a 12-year experience. Kempa, Brix, Heine, Brébant, Prantl et al., Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2022, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06241-1. (PubMed)
Facial lipofilling delivers subtle, long-lasting improvements by restoring lost volume and enhancing the natural harmony of the face. As the transferred fat integrates with the surrounding tissue, facial contours become softer, hollow areas appear fuller, and the skin may benefit from the regenerative properties of the treated tissue.
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The goal is a refreshed, youthful appearance that looks natural and preserves your unique facial features.
Recovery after Facial Lipofilling is typically straightforward, with mild swelling and bruising gradually improving over the first few days. Most patients can resume their daily activities shortly after the procedure, while more strenuous exercise should be postponed until recommended by the physician.
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As healing progresses and the transferred fat becomes established, the final results continue to develop, revealing a natural, balanced, and long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
Every step is performed with precision, combining advanced fat processing techniques with a scientific, patient-centered approach to achieve safe, natural-looking, and long-lasting results.
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